One year after the largest UN Summit in history adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the new SDG Index and Dashboard show that all countries face major challenges in achieving these ambitious goals by 2030. No country has achieved the SDGs and even top Sweden scores “red” on several goals One year ago, world leaders […]

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Japan’s preeminent real estate development company, today announced plans for an all-new luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo’s bustling Otemachi business district. Part of a mixed-use development, the Hotel is set to open in the spring of 2020 […]

As hotel guests increasingly come to expect amenities that used to be special perks, such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfasts and premium bed linens, the industry may be reaching a customer satisfaction plateau, according to the J.D. Power 2016 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study,SM released today. The study, now in its 20th year, […]

Several of the area’s biggest names in real estate development convened at the new Hilton West Palm Beach in April to discuss why they are making such significant investments in the city and its Downtown. The West Palm Beach Development and Investment Forum was co-hosted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the West Palm […]

Trump to Choose VP Trump is going to making his VP announcement in the next few days. There does appear to be a short list of candidates, Ivanka Trump, Chris Christie the others Pence and Gingrich are being talked of but there is no history between them and Trump, Trump will defiantly pick a trusted […]

Taylor Mejia Shoots for Miami Bikini Shop in Florida See all the pics at Miami Bikini Shop Taylor has barely scratched the surface of the entertainment world. With her radiant personality and acting talents, she continues to pursue her passion of acting and modeling and building her resume and honing her craft. She is not […]

GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) Sell the Rally GoPro has had a run of late and the technicals say that may continue, but not for long. GOPRO INC A closed up 0.030 at 12.460. Volume was 8% above average (neutral) and Bollinger Bands were 14% narrower than normal. Open High Low Close Volume___ 12.530 12.650 12.190 12.460 […]

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Trading Outlook Tesla is getting a bit of a run up despite some issues in self driving and the Musk plan for SolarCity, it may not be the day to go short here but the company remains overvalued, our target remains under $150, we will monitor the technicals but certainly we […]

US Real Estate Foreclosed Homes Have Boomed Homes that were foreclosed during the housing crisis have gained almost twice as much value as other homes, according to a new Zillow® analysis. But the original owners of those homes have not benefited from that recovery. Since low-end homes were much more likely to be foreclosed, the […]

In early 2015, Professor Robert Flome captured what he is hypothesizing as video evidence of extraterrestrial life outside of his home in California. The video was taken by a security camera mounted on an outside balcony where there were no windows nor anything else that could have blocked or reflected the camera’s lens. The camera […]

Anantara Mui Ne Resort Unveils Luxurious ‘Dine On The Beach’ Experience Anantara Mui Ne Resort, the oasis of tropical Vietnamese luxury, is inviting guests to indulge in a truly unique dining experience on the shores of its sandy beaches with its ‘Dining By Design’ concept. As the sun sets, guests can enjoy the […]

Priscila Sales Hits The Bahamas in Miami Bikini Shop Gear Brazilian Bikini Model Priscila Sales has been heating up The Bahamas wearing some of the latest fashion from Miami Bikini Shop. Regular readers would have seen Priscila Sales the Lingerie and Bikini Model, she is in the running for Miss International World and needs our […]

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) Trading Outlook Technicals favor Facebook here but the Candlesticks say we are in for a reversal A white body occurred (because prices closed higher than they opened). During the past 10 bars, there have been 6 white candles and 4 black candles for a net of 2 white candles. During the past […]

Badu Networks Launches IndieGoGo Campaign for pixelFlik Private Photo/Video Sharing Service, Apps and pixelFlik.tv Set-Top-Box pixelFlik is a photo and video sharing service that allows users to easily and instantly share what they want, with who they want, in full-resolution Badu Networks, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to […]

With regard to the award rendered on 12 July 2016 by the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea arbitration established at the unilateral request of the Republic of the Philippines (hereinafter referred to as the “Arbitral Tribunal”), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China solemnly declares that the award is […]

China’s apparent oil demand contracted by 2.7% in May 2016 from a year earlier to 10.88 million barrels per day (b/d), according to a just-released analysis of Chinese government data by S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets. Refinery throughput in May averaged 10.46 […]

Boeing [NYSE:BA] Mystery Buyer in China Adds 30 737’s Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced a commitment for 30 737 airplanes from an unidentified Chinese customer at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow. The commitment includes a mix of 737 MAX and Next-Generation 737 airplanes, valued at more than $3 billion at current list prices. “The agreement demonstrates the […]

13th China-ASEAN EXPO to Boost Chinese Enterprises’ Investment in ASEAN The China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) Secretariat announced the trade and investment promotion program to be launched during this year’s Expo on July 5th, so as to promote the “going global” strategy and investment of Chinese enterprises in ASEAN countries. The high-profile investment promotion conference on ASEAN’s […]

Viceroy Hotel Group’s Overwater Villas In Bocas del Toro, Panama Perched above crystal-blue Caribbean waters on the edge of the rainforest, a new luxury travel experience will soon come to life. Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) has announced plans for Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama, a resort and residences set to open in 2019. The destination […]

Shayne Heffernan Gold Report Our strategy here is buying dips, long term we still see Gold above the $1500 mark. Gold closed down -8.250 at 1,358.150. Volume was 8,900% above average (trending) and Bollinger Bands were 69% wider than normal. Open High Low Close Volume___ 1,368.3101,374.7101,350.8001,358.150 12,401 Technical Outlook Short Term: Overbought Intermediate Term: Bullish […]

Ras Al Khaimah played a crucial role in the growth of the UAE industrial sector in the first quarter of 2016. Whilst data showed that the emirate of Dubai accounted for about 50% of the number of new factories built in the country during the first quarter of 2016, Ras Al Khaimah ranked second with […]

Thailand SET Index (INDEXBKK:SET) Outlook We are expecting China to weigh heavily on Thailand, for that reason we are not general buyers, long term there is plenty of growth in Thailand. SET Index closed down -1.070 at 1,455.650. Volume was 18% above average (neutral) and Bollinger Bands were 21% narrower than normal. Open High Low […]

HANG SENG INDEX (INDEXHANGSENG:HSI) Trading Outlook We are looking to see a short term rally in Hong Kong, we are not buying the rally in, in fact we are looking for a short entry position. HANG SENG INDEX closed down -142.750 at 20,564.170. Volume was 26% below average (neutral) and Bollinger Bands were 34% narrower […]

Class Action Against Obama, Black Lives Matter Over Incitement, Threats And Killings Of Police Today, Larry Klayman, a former prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice, founder of Judicial Watch and now Freedom Watch, and a former U.S. Senate Candidate in Florida, filed as lead plaintiff a class action lawsuit to redress the incitement, violence […]

The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade. The parade inspired similar events across the country, and by 1894 more than half the states were observing a “workingmen’s holiday” on one day or another. Later that year, with Congress […]

Trading with Bollinger Bands FOr the best Bollinger Band experience try a free month of METASTOCK Bollinger Bands are similar to moving average envelopes. The difference between Bollinger Bands and envelopes is envelopes are plotted at a fixed percentage above and below a moving average, whereas Bollinger Bands are plotted at standard deviation levels above […]

Civil War Erupts in Dallas It was the deadliest day for police in the United States since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington. A total of 12 police officers and two civilians were shot during the attack, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings told CBS News. Three of the officers who were shot […]

China Outlook SSE Composite Index (SHA:000001) HEFFX Candlesticks indicate rally due A white body occurred (because prices closed higher than they opened). During the past 10 bars, there have been 8 white candles and 2 black candles for a net of 6 white candles. During the past 50 bars, there have been 30 white candles […]

Brennan Custom Homes, Inc. and Sterling Financial joined forces to develop a handful of luxury villas in the Bahamas. These villas are designed to meet the 21st Century lifestyle and financial needs of high-level executives, diplomats, and entrepreneurs. The homes offer many strategic advantages. They provide residents with the much-desired security and privacy that Paradise […]

TGM Associates announced today the acquisition of TGM Oceana, a two building mid-rise apartment community with 160 units and 10 deep-water boat slips, located in Boca Raton, FL. The four-acre community spans the entire width of Boca Raton’s barrier island boasting 100 feet of beach frontage and 10 boat slips on the Intracoastal Waterway. The […]

Most Americans don’t know the true meaning of food labels like “cage-free,” “free-range,” or “grass fed” and falsely believe that farm animals are protected by laws or independent oversight according to the results of a new national survey* released today by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). The survey […]

REAL Trends, the Trusted Source in residential brokerage, released today the 2016 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents list. This is REAL Trends’ fourth year producing the ranking and it is sponsored by Zillow Group. The list ranks the most productive agents by state and metropolitan area based on closed transaction sides and closed volume. Agents and […]

Understanding Dow Theory HEFFX runs on Metastock, try it free for 30 days click Metastock In 1897, Charles Dow developed two broad market averages. The “Industrial Average” included 12 blue-chip stocks and the “Rail Average” was comprised of 20 railroad enterprises. These are now known as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Dow Jones […]

Twenty-two of 38 large commercial banks headquartered in the Eurozone merit a Weiss Safety Rating of D+ or lower, making them vulnerable to Britain’s exit from the European Union, with potentially widespread global repercussions. Among the 38 Eurozone banks covered, none are rated higher than a C+. These are the conclusions of the 2016 Global […]

Victoria’s Secret to Open in Miami Brickell City Centre Swire Properties Inc, one of South Florida’s leading international developers of urban real estate, along with retail co-developers Whitman Family Development and Simon Property Group, have announced Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Suit Supply, Stitched and Pinko to join Brickell City Centre’s 500,000 square-foot shopping […]

Understanding Support & Resistance At HEFFX we use Metastock, by far the best analysis tool on the market. Think of security prices as the result of a head-to-head battle between a bull (the buyer) and a bear (the seller). The bulls push prices higher and the bears push prices lower. The direction prices actually move […]

NASA Arrives in Jupiter Orbit After an almost five-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, NASA’s Juno spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit during a 35-minute engine burn. Confirmation that the burn had completed was received on Earth at 8:53 p.m. PDT (11:53 p.m. EDT) Monday, July 4. “Independence Day always is something to celebrate, […]

ISIS Attacks Muslims, Christians Around the World The threat of ISIS is growing at a global level. Over the last week there have been deaths in Turkey, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Today in Saudi Arabia there were suicide attacks targeting the holy city of Medina, the U.S. consulate in Jeddah and Shi’ites in the city […]

Leading up to World Tourism Day, the One happy island of Aruba will host Happiness 360 Conference World Tourism Aruba – an international symposium in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Sept. 13-14, highlighting industry trends and synergies between tourism, culture and happiness. “As the most tourism-reliant nation, relative to size, in the world, […]

CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) Fast Growth in Gold and Silver Trading CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that June 2016 average daily volume (ADV) reached 16.4 million contracts per day, up 13 percent from June 2015. CME Group June 2016 options volume averaged 3.4 million contracts per day, up 17 […]

Female angler Luiza was born and raised in the beautiful country of Brazil. She’s always had a love for the ocean and her fishing addiction started when she was just a little girl the first time her grandparents took her fishing. Since moving to Florida she spends most of her time for work and pleasure […]

For the 16th edition of Les Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence, the Cercle des économistes calls for a redefinition of the architecture of international, European and French sovereignty. We are convinced that the existence of countries willing to preserve a large share of their sovereignty needs to come hand in hand with stronger cooperation structures in order […]

Palm Beach Summer Camp For Grownups Palm Beach County, a region so dense in arts and culture that it has the world’s first Cultural Concierge to help travelers plan their cultural experiences, is leading a new trend in travel — “summer camp” adventures for grown-ups. As baby boomers and sophisticated travelers shift their focus from […]

Dubai Real Estate: AKOYA Imagine DAMAC Properties today unveiled AKOYA Imagine, a cluster of homes surrounded by the lush greens and fairways of the international golf course. Set at the heart of the AKOYA Oxygen master development, AKOYA Imagine presents a collection of colourful villas aimed at young couples and families, representing the perfect permanent […]

Marco Rubio will Lose Florida to Steven Machat Marco Rubio had vowed not to seek reelection, changed his mind last week as the Florida race becomes increasingly crucial for Republicans seeking to maintain their control of the Senate. But as Donald Trump has shown, people are tired of the Republican establishment, Trump included, “It’s almost […]

After steadily increasing for three straight months, pending home sales letup in May and declined year-over-year for the first time in almost two years, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major regions experienced a cutback in contract activity last month. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, […]

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) announced an agreement with Miami-Dade County to construct and operate a dramatic new cruise terminal at PortMiami, on land leased from the County. The new terminal will be a striking addition to PortMiami, and will serve as homeport to Royal Caribbean International ships, including a 5,400-passenger Oasis-class ship, the […]

Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and blew themselves up in Istanbul’s main airport, killing 41 people and wounding 239. The attack bore similarities to a suicide bombing by Islamic State militants at Brussels airport in March that killed 16 people. A coordinated attack also targeted a rush-hour metro train, killing a further 16 people […]

Following two years of steep falloffs, the American Customer Satisfaction Index reverses course, at least for the time being, gaining 0.4 percent to a score of 73.7 (on a 0-100 scale). While any improvement is welcome after such a prolonged period of decline, this small uptick does little to reverse the erosion of the past […]

Wine News: 1934 Domaine De La Romanée-Conti Richebourg Vieux WineBid, the premier Internet auction for fine and rare wines, has three ultra-rare lots available this week: two single bottles and one two-bottle lot of 1934 Domaine De La Romanée-Conti Richebourg Vieux Cepages. All four bottles were removed from a temperature and humidity controlled cellar where […]

Docked at the Fontainebleau Marina and Miami Beach Marina, Miami Cruiser is proving to be a popular hotel alternative with 2 and 3 bedroom yachts that are a great way to enjoy Miami. Private yacht charter pricing includes Captain, Crew, Sodas, Water and Idle Fuel. Extra costs are sales tax (7%) and crew gratuity (normally […]

Merkel’s Immigration Policy Powered Brexit If you are looking for a reason the British chose to cut the ties with the EU Merkel’s open door immigration policy is a good place to start. Last year seen the start of a Rapefugee crisis that has swept Europe and remains a serious problem, the British people did […]

Gawk Inc (OTCMKTS:GAWK) Short Squeeze Coming Gawk Inc (OTCMKTS:GAWK) has seen a lot of short trading but it is ready to break out now. GAWK INCORPORATE closed down -0.001 at 0.004. Volume was 21% below average (neutral) and Bollinger Bands were 19% narrower than normal. Open High Low Close Volume___ 0.005 0.005 0.004 0.004 3,377,049 […]

New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 5 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.55 million units in June 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.1 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. The 1.55 […]

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, today announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016. For the quarter ended May 31, 2016, revenues grew to $287.5 million. Operating income was $89.3 million compared to $85.4 million in the prior year period. Net income […]

Twitter today announced #Stickers, a fun photo-editing tool that allows people to choose from hundreds of accessories, emojis, and props and stick them anywhere on photos they upload to Twitter. Any public Tweet containing a sticker is easily searchable and discoverable, creating a new visual spin on the hashtag; simply tapping on a sticker brings […]

ISIS Attacks Lebanon and Yemen ISIS attacked a Christian village in Lebanon and Government forces in Yemen over the weekend. The Lebanese village of Qaa, a Christian enclave was targeted on Monday in two waves of suicide attacks that killed five people. The first group of bombers attacked before dawn and the second later at […]

Katrina Wilson and Chanel Hucke Pay a Surprise Visit to Bikini Express It was a hot weekend in Miami and we were fortunate enough to get a surprise visit from Katrina Wilson and Chanel Hucke. The girls were quick to get in some of the latest gear from Miami Bikini Shop Bikini Express Boat Party […]

Miami News: French 27 Celebrate the Birthday of Gerry Kelly When Gerry Kelly arrived in South Beach in 1994, it was simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Already an acclaimed haute couture designer and veteran international nightclub entrepreneur with a long-time home base on the fashionable island of […]

Art News: Anastasia the Great Anastasia was born in Russia, in 1966, on April the 15th, coinciding with the birth date of Leonardo da Vinci. She was raised in an orthodox monastery. Anastasia was offered a genuine classical education, as strict as it was unique, emphasizing in painting and restoration of antique icons. She was […]

Steven Machat: The Independent Choice for the United States Senate Steven Machat, the independent choice for United States Senate, says that at the founding of our great nation, Thomas Jefferson wrote and spoke about the importance of a social contract between a government and its people. Now, more than ever, in this age of information, […]

U.S. Home Prices Up 1.0 Percent for the Month; Up 5.4 Percent Year-Over-Year – At $260K, the U.S. HPI is up 30.4 percent from the market’s bottom and is just 2.9 percent off the June 2006 peak – For the third consecutive month, Washington led all states with 1.9 percent appreciation, with the Seattle and […]

Brexit and the Commodity Markets The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union sent shockwaves Friday through many of the commodities that S&P Global Platts covers. Below are some of the moves seen in Friday’s trading. You may quote from this in part or full with attribution to S&P Global Platts. CROSS-COMMODITY FACTBOX: Brexit […]

Britain voting to exit the European Union will not only have a profound effect on currency markets, trade, and economic growth in the UK but it could also have serious implications for the global financial system. According to Hal Scott, professor of international financial systems at Harvard Law School and director of the Committee on […]

The British sent shock waves through the One World Order by voting to secede from the European Union. Article 50 of the EU explicitly provides for departure, so there is no turning back. The European Union had good intentions, but none were realized. It distorted national economies by using a “one size fits all” approach […]

“The Brexit vote should serve as a wake-up call to America’s governing class. The same dissatisfaction with mass immigration and the disrupting consequences of outsourced manufacturing are percolating throughout the United States. Politicians need to listen and learn from the events across the pond if they wish for political futures.” – Dan Stein, President of […]

Florida leads the nation in family fishing and boating spots Nine locations in Florida are recognized as prime places for outdoor family fun Florida swept the Take Me Fishing™ 2016 “Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S.” list, hosting the top four locations with nine locations on the list in […]

Following an initial launch in Piccadilly, London on June 21, One Sino Park, a new iconic luxury property in Shanghai, will open to the world with grand opening ceremonies in New York and Shanghai on June 25, 2016. Situated in the highly desired New Binjiang Area, the future center of Shanghai, One Sino Park boasts […]

Cunard’s flagship liner Queen Mary 2 will set sail this month on her first voyage following an investment in the region of $132 million, one of the most significant refurbishments undertaken by the world’s most venerable passenger shipping line, now marking 176 years in operation. On 23rd June the remastered liner will sail into Southampton […]

The AAA Four Diamond-rated Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa has unveiled the results of a $6.8 million renovation that has infused the popular resort with a relaxed, breezy coastal style. The new design at the Palm Beach resort blurs the lines between indoor and out, encouraging guests to step out and […]

US Real Estate: Strong Gains in Public Works, Power Plants & Multifamily Housing At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $636.7 billion, new construction starts in May increased 5% from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Much of the growth came from the nonbuilding construction sector (public works and electric utilities), which was lifted […]

The immediate shocks of yesterday’s Brexit decision on the financial markets have already been substantial. Global negative reaction has roiled exchange rates, sending the pound to 30-year lows against the U.S. dollar. Confidence is a key factor for growth that might be hard to come by in the months ahead, starting in the U.K. economy […]

Brexit Trade Desk: Buy GBP Sell Euro, Frexit is Coming France will be next to deliver the message the world, Socialism, Huge Refugee Numbers, Political Correctness, NO THANK YOU. Here is the HEFFX reaction to Brexit Buy GBP Sell Euro The Euro is an unmitigated flop! GBP and Britain will do better without the chains […]

US Real Estate Report Entry-Level Prices Continue to Soar while Top of the Market Stabilizes Entry-level home buyers continue to face stiff competition as bottom-tier home values rise 8 percent. Buyers looking for more expensive homes will find more to choose from. – Entry-level home values rose twice as fast (8 percent) over the past […]

Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) Trading Outlook Brexit is set to whack BAC under $13 it looks like a buy BANK OF AMERICA closed up 0.430 at 14.040. Volume was 95% below average (consolidating) and Bollinger Bands were 20% wider than normal. Open High Low Close Volume___ 13.840 14.050 13.820 14.040 4,610,549 Technical Outlook Short […]

Ritmo Mundo Watches Starring Priscila Sales Located in Beverly Hills, California, what today is Ritmo Time Group was founded in 2002 by celebrity jeweler Ali Soltani as a side to his family business David Orgell, the oldest independent retailer on Rodeo Drive. The President and Founder has been an instrumental part in creating many new […]

Do Not React to Brexit Yet Brexit is a big deal, but the financial disaster touted by many supporters of the Socialism in Europe has been a fraud. The real Brexit impact, not really that much, the GBP is a buy here anything getting hammered (apart from the EUR) is probably a buy today. The […]

Britain Rejects Socialism, America is Next Britain has rejected the ultra-big Government and socialism, America is set to elect Trump and reject the Socialism of Obama/Clinton and America’s “Democrats” The result on markets is a massive over reaction, but it is a positive sign that democracy works even in the face of the institutionalized stupidity […]